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Volume 14 Number 28 Student Council winners were announced at 12:00 noon last Friday, take the oath of office May 14. ByLynnFausett The edge party were the victors in the 1986 student-body elections. George Marshall will be sworn in as Studentbody President. May Sexual Text Excites by Sondra Scott During Winter quarter, the General Education Department at the Orem, Utah Technical College conducted an investigation into an allegation by a community member that a school text workbook contained sexually offensive questions. A letter received by the school was addressed to the administration and questioned the appropriateness of certain questions students are asked to answer in a personal action plan dealing with the individual's sexuality. The questions are explicit regarding early sexual experiences. They ask whether or not paraphernalia is used during masturbation, one's thoughts on the practice of masturbation, as well as other questions regarding the student's present sexual practices. The workbook that came under scrutiny is used by the Human Services Department for its Personal and Social Adjustment class taught during Winter quarter. The workbook accompanies the textbook "Adjustment and Growth in a Changing World," by Napoli, Kilbride, and Tebbs, published by West Publishing. The students fill out the workbook pages which are then handed in to the instructor to be credited. This makes the material available to someone other than the student who may feel uncomfortable sharing information of such a personal nature. Since understanding one's sexuality is an important part of adjustment, the chapter dealing with that aspect of an individual's personality would naturally be included in a text dealing with adjustment, according to the instructor for the course, Dr. Sharon - Staples. A copy of the letter was also sent to Veonne Howlett, 14, along with Renee Smith as Activity Vice President and Michelle Atkinson as Academic Vice President. Voting results show that the Edge party is what UTC students want. In all three categories each candidate won by an average of 100 Veonne Howlett, General Education Department Chairperson, main tains it is the right of an instructor to choose the texts that will be taught. Photo by Doug Gardiner. Chairperson of the General Education Department. Howlett maintains that the real issue involved is academic freedom and the right of an instructor to choose a text. "In support of the instructors in Human Services, they have used good judgment and are professional in what they do," says Howlett. They both have excellent credentials." Howlett also reports that the text is a standard one that has been used for several years without complaint, not only in Utah, but in Florida, California, and other locales. "It's not a particularly obnoxious text," claims Howlett. However, in response to the letter, the workbook was examined, and it is hoped an effective compromise has been reached. According to Howlett, the course instructors agreed to call the publisher to Utah Technical College ProvoOrem Box 1609, Provo, Utah The winning Edge Party was estatic votes which amounts to almost a landslide relative to voter demographics at the Tech. Campaigning this year was much more subdued according to Tom Hover, Student Council Advisor. He said that the past campaigns Students report that they thought in this UTC art program has a record one area the workbook was number of students enrolled, perhaps a little incongruent Winter quarter there were with the text. Although they five sections of basic drawing would continue using the alone, and in the art history workbook, they did plan to classes, students were sitting rewrite on their own that por- tutside the classroom listen-tion of the text which seems to ing to the lecture. There is a offend some students in the lot of talent at UTC and Ander-form of a handout. Son feels that art adds quality The handout will be given at to life for it teaches one how the start of the course in the to see and brings appreciation future. Some students were, in for the things around us. fact, informed verbally at the Barbara Wardle, Craft beginning of the last quarterenter Director, also an-that if they felt uncomfortable icipates a large number of en-answering those particularries. She recalls former UTC questions regarding their sex-irt students such as Mike Col-uality, they would still get?man, now a professional credit the same as those whoainter; Paul Laws and Brian handed in the completed'Iaskel, now doing commer-pages. :ia' pottery; Carolyn Cram, Howlett reiterates, "I believeiow selling stained glass and strongly in academic freedonv'sa Hatch, now a commercial and any attempt to secondjraphic artist, who are all cur-guess an instructor's choice olently making money with text violates that right." heir skills. with the win and will prepare to have had much more energy than the "laid-back" one this year. In spite of laid-back campaigning, there were still some interesting features to this year's vote getting tactics. In both the primary Kid . . final elections,... Ad" t 5gge&' acne BetrteD' by Connie W. Kearney The 1986 UTC Art show to be held May 7-14, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Cash prices will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the following categories: photography, drawing, painting, graphics and illustrations, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, sculpture and architectural rendering. Any student, or non-faculty employee at UTC, may enter. Janie Campbell, Social Vice-President for Student Council, is coordinating the show and entry forms can be picked up at the Student Center Office. Gwen Anderson, UTC art instructor, emphasizes that, "Any student may enter. They need not be enrolled in art classes or have an art major." She anticipates a large number of entries as this year's 84603 candidates were limited to spending $50 for a total expenditures of $100. Soliciting donations from community members and others in non-monetary forms waswilimited. Donations included baseball caps, campaign pins, soft drinks, hot dogs, motel reservations, icecream and the least obvious of all, posters. The question as to whether voters voted by candidates abilities and promises was answered by Tom Hover. Hover said, "Giveways certainly had an impact, at least in the Trades." Hover said that he got the impression voters related candidates with what they gave out insteasd of the platform of their party. Further commenting on the campaigning, Hover said that the two parties ran different campaigns, the Edge seemed to use the mass media approach with as much exposure as possible while the Challenger party used a more personable approach, added Hover. Marshall made the comment, "We had more donations to work with," but also said that he felt donations had little to do with the r x . z UTC produces successful artists and Wardle says this year's exhibit will show the talent and dedication of UTC students. She reiterates that " art Is an important part of our culture for it is what endures when great civilizations fall. Beautiful things are preserved and their lasting quality An lonelier Mob DeUitt assists n have several competition categories and should bo bigger and hotter than over before. There have been a number of very fine works of art turned out by UTC students during this past year. Photo by Doug Gardiner. Monday April 21, 1986 outcome. He instead attributed their success to "hardwork, a lot of support," and ' 'using things more to our advantage." Valerio thought that donations had much to do with voting results, but said, "I'll just concentrate on my studies now and try to still be involved with student govenment." He is interested in the ICC chairperson post. He qualifies for the position via his membership in the PBLclub. When asked if there were any immediate items topping the list of things to do, Edge party member each individually mentioned trades activities. In particular, Marshall said that other colleges have football teams to start the school year with, but a trades "carnival" should work to that end also. Other activities include a trades show and a, trades dance located on the hird floor. As a final note Marshall said the the scheduled book swap is still on for the end of Spring quarter and will be taken over by the new council. He summed things up with. "I felt we were the underdogs. We just did everything the best we could." " r records history. This year mental sculpturing was taught by Don Phillips, Chairman of the Welding Department, and these exciting and creative pieces will add a new dimension to the show. Whatever the art form, the work will be enjoyed. student. The H)S(i Art Show wil I 1 , f It I

Volume 14 Number 28 Student Council winners were announced at 12:00 noon last Friday, take the oath of office May 14. ByLynnFausett The edge party were the victors in the 1986 student-body elections. George Marshall will be sworn in as Studentbody President. May Sexual Text Excites by Sondra Scott During Winter quarter, the General Education Department at the Orem, Utah Technical College conducted an investigation into an allegation by a community member that a school text workbook contained sexually offensive questions. A letter received by the school was addressed to the administration and questioned the appropriateness of certain questions students are asked to answer in a personal action plan dealing with the individual's sexuality. The questions are explicit regarding early sexual experiences. They ask whether or not paraphernalia is used during masturbation, one's thoughts on the practice of masturbation, as well as other questions regarding the student's present sexual practices. The workbook that came under scrutiny is used by the Human Services Department for its Personal and Social Adjustment class taught during Winter quarter. The workbook accompanies the textbook "Adjustment and Growth in a Changing World," by Napoli, Kilbride, and Tebbs, published by West Publishing. The students fill out the workbook pages which are then handed in to the instructor to be credited. This makes the material available to someone other than the student who may feel uncomfortable sharing information of such a personal nature. Since understanding one's sexuality is an important part of adjustment, the chapter dealing with that aspect of an individual's personality would naturally be included in a text dealing with adjustment, according to the instructor for the course, Dr. Sharon - Staples. A copy of the letter was also sent to Veonne Howlett, 14, along with Renee Smith as Activity Vice President and Michelle Atkinson as Academic Vice President. Voting results show that the Edge party is what UTC students want. In all three categories each candidate won by an average of 100 Veonne Howlett, General Education Department Chairperson, main tains it is the right of an instructor to choose the texts that will be taught. Photo by Doug Gardiner. Chairperson of the General Education Department. Howlett maintains that the real issue involved is academic freedom and the right of an instructor to choose a text. "In support of the instructors in Human Services, they have used good judgment and are professional in what they do," says Howlett. They both have excellent credentials." Howlett also reports that the text is a standard one that has been used for several years without complaint, not only in Utah, but in Florida, California, and other locales. "It's not a particularly obnoxious text," claims Howlett. However, in response to the letter, the workbook was examined, and it is hoped an effective compromise has been reached. According to Howlett, the course instructors agreed to call the publisher to Utah Technical College ProvoOrem Box 1609, Provo, Utah The winning Edge Party was estatic votes which amounts to almost a landslide relative to voter demographics at the Tech. Campaigning this year was much more subdued according to Tom Hover, Student Council Advisor. He said that the past campaigns Students report that they thought in this UTC art program has a record one area the workbook was number of students enrolled, perhaps a little incongruent Winter quarter there were with the text. Although they five sections of basic drawing would continue using the alone, and in the art history workbook, they did plan to classes, students were sitting rewrite on their own that por- tutside the classroom listen-tion of the text which seems to ing to the lecture. There is a offend some students in the lot of talent at UTC and Ander-form of a handout. Son feels that art adds quality The handout will be given at to life for it teaches one how the start of the course in the to see and brings appreciation future. Some students were, in for the things around us. fact, informed verbally at the Barbara Wardle, Craft beginning of the last quarterenter Director, also an-that if they felt uncomfortable icipates a large number of en-answering those particularries. She recalls former UTC questions regarding their sex-irt students such as Mike Col-uality, they would still get?man, now a professional credit the same as those whoainter; Paul Laws and Brian handed in the completed'Iaskel, now doing commer-pages. :ia' pottery; Carolyn Cram, Howlett reiterates, "I believeiow selling stained glass and strongly in academic freedonv'sa Hatch, now a commercial and any attempt to secondjraphic artist, who are all cur-guess an instructor's choice olently making money with text violates that right." heir skills. with the win and will prepare to have had much more energy than the "laid-back" one this year. In spite of laid-back campaigning, there were still some interesting features to this year's vote getting tactics. In both the primary Kid . . final elections,... Ad" t 5gge&' acne BetrteD' by Connie W. Kearney The 1986 UTC Art show to be held May 7-14, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Cash prices will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the following categories: photography, drawing, painting, graphics and illustrations, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, glass, sculpture and architectural rendering. Any student, or non-faculty employee at UTC, may enter. Janie Campbell, Social Vice-President for Student Council, is coordinating the show and entry forms can be picked up at the Student Center Office. Gwen Anderson, UTC art instructor, emphasizes that, "Any student may enter. They need not be enrolled in art classes or have an art major." She anticipates a large number of entries as this year's 84603 candidates were limited to spending $50 for a total expenditures of $100. Soliciting donations from community members and others in non-monetary forms waswilimited. Donations included baseball caps, campaign pins, soft drinks, hot dogs, motel reservations, icecream and the least obvious of all, posters. The question as to whether voters voted by candidates abilities and promises was answered by Tom Hover. Hover said, "Giveways certainly had an impact, at least in the Trades." Hover said that he got the impression voters related candidates with what they gave out insteasd of the platform of their party. Further commenting on the campaigning, Hover said that the two parties ran different campaigns, the Edge seemed to use the mass media approach with as much exposure as possible while the Challenger party used a more personable approach, added Hover. Marshall made the comment, "We had more donations to work with," but also said that he felt donations had little to do with the r x . z UTC produces successful artists and Wardle says this year's exhibit will show the talent and dedication of UTC students. She reiterates that " art Is an important part of our culture for it is what endures when great civilizations fall. Beautiful things are preserved and their lasting quality An lonelier Mob DeUitt assists n have several competition categories and should bo bigger and hotter than over before. There have been a number of very fine works of art turned out by UTC students during this past year. Photo by Doug Gardiner. Monday April 21, 1986 outcome. He instead attributed their success to "hardwork, a lot of support," and ' 'using things more to our advantage." Valerio thought that donations had much to do with voting results, but said, "I'll just concentrate on my studies now and try to still be involved with student govenment." He is interested in the ICC chairperson post. He qualifies for the position via his membership in the PBLclub. When asked if there were any immediate items topping the list of things to do, Edge party member each individually mentioned trades activities. In particular, Marshall said that other colleges have football teams to start the school year with, but a trades "carnival" should work to that end also. Other activities include a trades show and a, trades dance located on the hird floor. As a final note Marshall said the the scheduled book swap is still on for the end of Spring quarter and will be taken over by the new council. He summed things up with. "I felt we were the underdogs. We just did everything the best we could." " r records history. This year mental sculpturing was taught by Don Phillips, Chairman of the Welding Department, and these exciting and creative pieces will add a new dimension to the show. Whatever the art form, the work will be enjoyed. student. The H)S(i Art Show wil I 1 , f It I